USA flag and contemporary glass skyscrapers in New York

How the outcome of the US elections could affect the global stock market

The 2020 elections will show what matters the most to American voters: the stock market performance, or the real economy

Why it’s time we digitally transform our approach to mental health and well-being

What options does the digital realm offer businesses who want to look after their employees’ well-being?

Gaj Ravichandra

How to ensure your CV gets noticed by employers

Here are a few steps to ensure your resumé gets noticed by both automated applicant systems as well as HR professionals

The role of big data in unlocking the true value of IoT

Data produced by IoT devices is valuable to anyone who understands the potential it holds

Are underwater datacentres the future of cloud storage?

Microsoft’s underwater datacentre experiment shows promise

Why rebuilding trust with travellers is key to reviving the hospitality sector

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, hospitality operators have a strong opportunity to deliver an unmatched experience to customers

Precision medicine – exciting potential for GCC investors

A personalised and customised approach to healthcare looms

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Think Week: What is it and will UAE professionals benefit from it?

Mark Dickinson investigates the concept of a Think Week and shares his findings

Bridging the cybersecurity skills gap with in-house training

Three-fifths of firms struggle with recruiting, hiring, and retaining cybersecurity talent

How UAE-based universities must be refurbished as creative free zones

Better education for entrepreneurs is required to ensure they build products and services that people want

Lessons learnt: How to prepare for a post-pandemic job market

The post-pandemic job market is going to be different, so one must adapt to the changes

Workplace dynamics: Steps regional employers must take to boost productivity in hybrid environments

Focusing on well-being and social connectivity will help employees recover faster from the Covid-19 crisis

Three elements that transformed the smartphone

Smartphones will only be integrated deeper into our lives

Building a human firewall to address insider threats

Practicing safe cyber behaviour should be built into the fabric of all job roles

Key question: Is gold’s rally far from over?

Gold has had a solid run higher throughout 2020

Five factors to consider when choosing a life insurance plan

Choosing a life insurance product is a valuable investment for your future

What you need to know to crowdfund your project

Thanks to crowdfunding platforms, you can now approach the public to finance your project

Five reasons why entrepreneurs must aim to make money

Entrepreneurs must strive to earn money for the right reasons

The office of the future will be hybrid

Businesses need to have the technology to make work-from-anywhere productive

Deepfakes: Novel trend or novel threat?

Deepfakes have the potential for considerable implications across culture, geopolitics, and security

Three key elements to boost mental well-being in challenging times

Learning how to boost resilience will make us better equipped to cope with life’s challenges

HSBC’s role in the US lawsuit against Huawei called into question

Lawyers for Huawei argue HSBC improperly aided the US to indict CFO Meng Wanzhou

We are in the middle of a business outsourcing revolution

Outsourcing is the best way to boost efficiency and cut costs today

The best Gulf-based business ideas for 2021 and beyond 

Here are five business ideas with the potential to thrive in 2021 and beyond

How leaders should make their team feel during testing times

True leaders must understand the expectations of their employees and create a closer working relationship

Different Arab money

Why SMEs should consider trade financing over legacy banks in this region

Many SMEs do not have access to bank borrowings, purely because banks are generally reluctant to provide funding to companies that have smaller balance sheets

Data management policies need adjustment in the new normal

Businesses need to systematically audit those systems which are accessible remotely

How the regional wealth management model is set to evolve?

The adoption rate for digital wealth management solutions has increased dramatically during the pandemic

A tech guide to embracing the new normal at airports

New technologies assist in enforcing social distancing guidelines at airports

The digital dilemma — is technology a force for good or evil for employee wellbeing

Catherine Darroue assesses the impact of technology on employees’ health and well-being